Sermons on Awaited Messiah:

A Cunningly Devised Fable? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 5, 2022

Easter: This message examines a common argument against the resurrection and looks at some simple proofs. We will come to realize that the resurrection did indeed happen, and that it is far from being a cunningly devised fable.

I wish to begin our message with a quote. Virginia, minister once stated, “We have closed our minds to such trivial considerations as the question of the resurrection of Christ. If you fundamentalists wish to believe that nonsense, we have no objections, but we have more important things to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, 1 Corinthians 15:5-8, 2 Peter 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Out And About Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 29, 2008

Lessons to learn from when the apostles were set free from jail.

INTRO>On one of his European tours, master magician and locksmith Harry Houdini found himself locked in jail for improper actions. After he had been searched and manacled in a Scottish town jail, the old jail keeper shut him in a cell and walked away. Houdini quickly freed himself from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds' Joy About Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 17, 2006

The shepherds were attentive, in awe, they accepted, the acted and they adored.

The Shepherds’ Joy about Jesus Luke 2:8-20 Rev. Brian Bill 12/17/06 A survey was done to see which characters from the advent account most people identify with. How many of you think its Mary? Joseph? The wise guys? Anyone for Herod? Not surprisingly, the shepherds came out on top by far. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels' Alleluia Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 25, 2011

God gets the glory when people are at peace.

The Angels’ Alleluia Luke 2:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/25/11 On Monday I listened to a sermon podcast while I was exercising at the Rec Center. I was actually multi-tasking on the elliptical so I quickly lost interest in the message. I was watching ESPN and reading something else as the sounds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 13, 2013

The Church of Jesus Christ is probably one the longest lasting institutions in the history of mankind. over the next few weeks we get to be a part of it's beginning and hopefully find a way to bring that kind of excitement and power into the church today

I think what we are going to immerse ourselves in today is the beginning of probably the most exciting part of human history, certainly for Christians. The Church of Jesus Christ is probably one of if not the longest lasting institutions in the history of mankind, and over the next few weeks we get ...read more

Would You Hire This Man? Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 10, 2015

What kind of man was John the Baptist? Rough and tough in dress and speech.

Introduction The outline for this message came from "The Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible", from Leadership Ministries Worldwide. John, a neighbor of mine, was annoyed because he had to search for his newspaper each morning after the paperboy tossed it. Often he would find it, covered with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hope When I Feel Unworthy Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 13, 2023

Do you feel unworthy? Unneeded? Unwanted? Christmas reminds us of our value. God did several things to communicate our value to Him when Jesus was born. What did God do?

Years ago, a champion chess player named Paul Morphy visited a museum and saw a picture called: “One more move.” As a champion chess player this picture stopped Morphy in his tracks. You see, the picture was a piece of art that showed a man playing chess with the devil; assumedly as a game for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Turn Or Burn

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

Knowing the cycle of disobedience to God and loss of blessings that Judah and the people of Isaiah experienced time and time again, it would not seem like much of a risk in predicting that the very same fate awaits this nation of ours. There will be suff

Sermon Title: Turn or Burn Text: Isaiah 1:21-31 Date: August 3, 2003 PM Context of Scripture: I think by now, if you have listened to the previous sermons out of this series that I am preparing out of the book of Isaiah, we know that the situation is grim and all to well we know that this great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:21-31

Denomination: *other

Don't Trample On God's Grace: An Overview Of The Book Of Nahum

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 25, 2021

God had graciously spared Nineveh in Jonah's day. But their repentance did not last. Josiah started a reformation but it did not last either. Judgment awaits those who trample upon the grace of God.

Don’t Trample on God’s Grace: An Overview of the Book of Nahum Introduction We continue our study in the Minor Prophets today by taking a look at the Book of Nahum. We don’t know all that much about the prophet. Nahum identifies himself as an Elkoshite, but scholars have difficulty identifying ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15, Nahum 2:1-9, Nahum 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep Your Lamps Burning Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

This message looks at the believer’s responsibility to remain faithful in sharing the light of Jesus and proclaiming the gospel. It also views the horrible fate that awaits those who do not have the light of Christ abiding within them.

This evening’s message is entitled, “Keep Your Lamps Burning,” and it’s taken from what is called, “The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins.” Back when I was in high school, our choir once sang an old Negro spiritual that went like this: “Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, for the time is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb And The 144,000

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 10, 2014

The 144,000 are shown before the Throne during the Tribulation, enthralled in the worship of Christ, and anxiously awaiting the opportunity to serve Him. The challenge for us right now is simple: "Do we live the same way, today?"

The Lamb and the 144,000 Revelation, Part 21, Revelation 14:1-5 Introduction - The economic and religious systems of the world will belong to him - Question: How will the devil be able to control so many? -- John 8:44, “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Return Of The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

As we engage our message we have seen Jesus tempted by Satan, called Matthew as a disciple, & today we see Rabbi Jesus returning to His hometown of Nazareth.

Return of the Rabbi (Lenten Sermon; Luke 4.16-30) March 30, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A As we engage our message we have seen Jesus tempted by Satan, called Matthew as a disciple, & today we see Rabbi Jesus returning to His hometown of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Making God's Dream Our Dream Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

We have to make the same decision that Jesus did, which is to abuse power for selfish ends, or to use power for godly goals.

One of the most famous speeches Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ever gave was his "I have a dream" speech. It was a dream about a future America where prejudice was eliminated, and there was peace and unity among all races. This dream could only become a reality if men learned to use power ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Hearts On Fire

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 3, 2023

Road to Emmaus

Hearts on Fire Luke 24:13-35 Good Morning, He is Risen! Today we celebrate the most important event that ever happened within Christianity; the Resurrection of Christ. Even though we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ; there were some present there that day, who were hopeless because they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Original Star Trek

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 29, 2015

The Star Trek series wasn’t the first “Star Trek” on record. 2,000 years ago there were wise men or “Magi” who followed a star looking for Israel’s long-awaited King.

THE ORIGINAL STAR TREK Matt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at an Eastern European resort - one that did not admit Jews. 2. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is full." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God